River Bank Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1ES |
| Phone | 01582531860 |
| Reference Number | 139782 |
River Bank Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from 'requires improvement' to 'good' across all inspected areas. Pupils express happiness and a sense of belonging, largely due to the school's supportive environment and commitment to their personal development. The school's curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse backgrounds of its pupils, ensuring that those who speak English as an additional language receive the support they need. Although staff maintain high expectations and foster respectful relationships among pupils, there remain some challenges in adequately challenging the most capable students in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 769 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.24%
Girls: 51.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 62 | 116 |
| 2 | 58 | 61 | 119 |
| 3 | 58 | 60 | 118 |
| 4 | 37 | 53 | 90 |
| 5 | 54 | 64 | 118 |
| 6 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 27% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White, British | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching helps pupils read with confidence
- Curriculum is well-planned to consider pupils’ backgrounds and needs
- Pupils have positive attitudes and enjoy their lessons
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High expectations for pupil behavior and engagement
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the most able pupils are not sufficiently challenged
- Curriculum plans for music and modern foreign languages need improvement
- Subject-specific vocabulary overload in science and geography hinders understanding
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Denbigh Primary School
Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
0.47 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
0.56 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
0.58 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
0.58 miles |
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Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
0.61 miles |
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Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
0.64 miles |
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Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
0.72 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
0.76 miles |
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Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ |
0.89 miles |
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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
0.95 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
1.03 miles |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
1.12 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
1.14 miles |
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Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1RB |
1.15 miles |
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Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG |
1.19 miles |
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Foxdell Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1TG |
1.21 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
1.22 miles |
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Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
1.26 miles |
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Ramridge Primary School
Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH |
1.29 miles |
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Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA |
1.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
0.19 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
0.46 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
0.63 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
0.67 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
0.71 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
0.92 miles |
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Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
0.93 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
0.98 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
1.75 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
1.76 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
1.76 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.85 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
1.9 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.9 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
1.92 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
1.98 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.98 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.99 miles |
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Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
2.12 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
2.62 miles |